2006 LDV Convoy — MOT failures & pass rate
277 MOT tests on the 2006 LDV Convoy are in this dataset, and 71.5% of them passed. That is 1.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.5%) and brakes (18.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rigid brake pipes and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 29 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 19.7% in the 30-60k band and 27.3% in the 90-120k band, a 7.5-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 48.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.4% in 2021 to 28.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.5% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 9.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.4% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.1% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 27 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 23 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 21 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 48.4% | 134 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.7% | 85 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.0% | 83 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 24.6% | 68 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.1% | 53 |
| 6 | Steering | 17.0% | 47 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 76 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 111 | 34.2% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 63 | 31.8% |
| 2023 | 47 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 53 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 45 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Convoy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (18.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (9.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 LDV Convoys pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 277 2006 LDV Convoy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 LDV Convoy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.5% of tests, followed by brakes (18.4%).
Does the 2006 Convoy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.7% in the 30-60k band to 27.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 277 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.